August 18, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 18, ON THIS DAY IN ELVIS HISTORY

August 18, 1956

Elvis was photographed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, where he was staying.

August 18, 1956

In 1956, Elvis Presley's double-sided hit "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" hit the number one spot on the pop music charts. It stayed in that position for eleven weeks.

August 18, 1958

Elvis leave from the Army was was extended for five more days.

August 18,1960

In Dallas, TX, Elvis Presley's film "G.I. Blues" had a sneak preview.

August 18, 1965

Elvis attended a windup party at the Polynesian Culture Center before he returned to the mainland the following day.

AND

Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits) interview Elvis Presley for the "New Musical Express."

August 18, 1967

Principal photography for Speedway was completed.

August 18, 1969
Elvis performed at the International Hotel - Las Vegas, NV

August 18, 1970
Elvis performed at the International Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
August 18, 1971
Elvis performed at the International Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
August 18, 1972
Elvis performed at the Hilton Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
August 18, 1973
Elvis performed at the Hilton Hotel - Las Vegas, NV

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The album "Elvis" hit #52 in the U.S.

August 18, 1975

Elvis performed at the Showroom, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas.

Date:	18 August 1975
Time:	8.30pm
Venue:	Las Vegas, NV. Hilton Hotel
Tickets:	1,600
Costume:	Dark Blue Gypsy
Track list:	Also Sprach Zarathustra See See Rider I Got A Woman/Amen Love Me If You Love Me Blue Suede Shoes Suspicious Minds My Boy Heartbreak Hotel Polk Salad Annie [band introductions] Johnny B. Goode School Days T-R-O-U-B-L-E The Wonder Of You Why Me Lord How Great Thou Art Can't Help Falling In Love
Recordings:	By Special Request - Vol 2 Opening Night 75 Las Vegas In Gypsy Style
Photos:
Comments:	After singing Polk Salad Annie, Elvis sat at the foot of Ronnie Tutt's drums, when a female fan came onto the stage and gave a 'panting' Elvis 'mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!

August 18, 1977

In 1977, funeral services were held for Elvis Presley at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 75-thousand mourners surrounded the estate.

__,August 18, 2007

August 18, 2007

It was announced the Lisa Marie Presley had founded a new orgraniztion called Presley Charitable Foundation. It was created to help people in need. The first Presley Place was in New Orleans, LA. _._,___